About Mares Wave Full Foot Fins

The overall design of the Wave FF is strongly influenced by the development of the blade. Based on Mares Channel Thrust Technology, it envelopes a large volume of water in the central area, which is then propelled out generating thrust with high efficiency. The three material constructions allowed Mares to select the best possible TPR for the foot pocket and thus obtain the highest comfort, while

applying materials with the best elastic properties for the blade aiming at reaching the highest performance.

The Blade of the Wave Full Foot Fins is manufactured from Techno-Polymers and has a blade length of 14 17" (36 cm). The Channel Thrust Technology incorporates soft longitudinal inserts that allow a controlled deformation of the fin blade while kicking. This channel shape moves a greater amount of water resulting in more thrust for the same effort. The Mares Wave FF Fins weigh 1.32 lbs (0.60 kg) and come in 6 Sizes: 4.5/5, 6/7, 7.5/8, 8.5/9, 10.5/11.5 and 12/13 (EUR: 36/37, 38/39, 40/41, 42/43, 44/45 and 46/47) Fins are available Black, Blue and Yellow Colors.

The Mares Wave Full Foot Fins is commonly used for Snorkeling, Travel and more. The Mares Wave Full Foot Fins is most used by customers who consider themselves to be a Advanced, Casual/ Recreational among others.

Bought these as a travel fin, mostly because the price was extremely reasonable, and they are relatively small- and I tend to be more comfortable in non-rental gear. On the one trip I used them (11 dives) I had few complaints, but that may be because they fit my style...I'm not a person who believes in covering as much territory as possibly on a tank of air...I tend to like the back of the pack position, and branch off when I see something interesting...so for the pro's, they are a good value and get you there...for the cons, both of my other sets of fins get me their easier and more quickly....all in all a decent value...

I own Mares Superchannels, which are great fins, so I had high expectations when I ordered the new Waves.

Unfortunately the Wave fins do not posses the same pedigree as their older sibling. These fins are stiff and slow. I was comparing them to the Superchannels side by side in a pool and right away they felt a lot slower in the water and my calves started hurting. I had to exert a lot more energy to swim a lap. I was relived to switch back to my old fins.

The bottom line is this: in the water the Superchannels "disappear", it is as if they become a natural extension of your foot. With the Wave fins you always feel them dragging behind you making you uncomfortable. The end result is that you fatigue much quicker, which in a real diving situation can result in a nasty cramp.

Mares did NOT do a good job with the Waves. I would recommend spending a little more and upgrading to something better.

I used to swim in Oceanic X-caribe fins, and I do about 40-50 laps twice a week in a swimming pool. But after 5 years of perfect workout with Oceanic I had to get a new pair, to my greatest disapointment Oceanic discontinued that model. I've chosen this fins as a substitution, but I have to admit it's not even close. These fins are way less comfortable, more bulky. Firstly I felt clumsy in them, in a while I found a balance, as well as a way how to handle a fact that they are extremely wide in a heal. When I swim in a lake Tahoe I even had to wear a pair of socks to avoid a possibility to lose them in waves. It's really average fins. Not the best choice for pro and advanced snorkeling and diving.

Comfortable and powerful. Really make a difference when swimming in ocean currents, versus the mostly recreational level fins I have used in the past. Note that they run a bit large, I wear a 10.5 shoe, but the 10-11 size was WAY too big, Leisure Pro was awesome with the return and the next size down fit snugly but comfortably.